Orthodontic Treatment

When is orthodontic treatment needed ? To treat a malocclusion. Here are a few more common examples and potential issues:

Crowding

  • Build-up of plaque and tartar
  • Harbours harmful bacteria
  • Risk of periodontal disease

Spacing

  • Food lodges between teeth
  • Risk of sore, tender gums
  • Risk of periodontal disease

Deep bite:

  • Over-erupted lower front teeth that can damage the palate
  • Risk of premature chipping and wear of lower front teeth

Crossbite:

  • Premature tooth wear and risk of chipped teeth
  • Abfraction lesions( small notches in tooth at the gumline)
  • Risk of periodontal disease, tooth and bone loss

Edge to edge bite:

  • Risk of teeth chipping and breaking
  • Jaw joint pain
  • Worn down, short front teeth

Excessive overjet

  • Chipped of fractured front teeth
  • Trauma to the front teeth
  • Jaw joint and muscular discomfort/pain

Many people think of braces anytime we talk about orthodontic treatment. In fact nowadays there are more esthetic options.

Invisalign is a virtually invisible solution, using clear aligners that gradually move your teeth towards the smile you’ve always wanted. They are comfortable to wear and easy to live with. You visit your doctor every 6 weeks to check your progression and get new aligners. Average treatment time is about 1 year.


Dentist Nun's Island

Dr. Manuela Barsan is located at 100A-1 Place du Commerce, Nun's Island, QC and proudly serves the surrounding areas of Nun's Island, Verdun, Saint Paul, Le Sud-Quest, Montreal West, Hampstead, Mont-Royal, Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace, Westmount, Outremont, Downtown Montreal, Ville-Marie, Saint Lambert, LeMoyne, Brossard, La Prairie, Point St Charles, St Henri, Villemard, Lasalle, Cote St. Luc, Longueuil, Greenfield Park, St Constant, St Catherine, St. Bruno and other greater Montreal area locations.